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GRATA International's Banking & Finance team is one of the largest teams in the Eurasian region and leading in the areas of financings, syndicated lending, project finance, debt capital markets and other types of financings.

GI's rapidly growing Banking & Finance practice currently comprises over 40 lawyers, many with second law degrees from the UK, USA or other leading western universities. Our lawyers are based in GI offices in more than 20 jurisdictions.

Behind us are years of experience of acting for lenders and borrowers in the CIS markets. We are equally familiar with the lender's and borrower's counsel roles and know what the most heavily negotiated issues are and where the compromise may be available. We are well-positioned to know what is “market” with respect to commitment packages, covenants, intercreditor terms, collateral arrangements, and other financing terms. We use this knowledge to negotiate documentation efficiently on behalf of our clients to address their needs and goals.

Our aim is to become the leading finance practice in the legal market of the Eurasian region. This means, inter alia, that our Banking & Finance group aims to set new high standards for the legal support in the banking sector and capital markets, to monitor the needs of our clients and to provide them with individual legal solutions in order to help them carve out a leading market niche.

The ability to provide legal services at the best value and our understanding of the local cultures of the states of the Eurasian region are some of our strengths.

We are proud that our clients, which are some of the largest local and international banks and companies from different industry sectors, have trusted in GRATA International knowledge and more than 30 years of experience.

GI's Banking & Finance practice has established effective cooperation with financial regulators across the region, as well as with local and international stock exchanges, investment banks, international law firms, and advisors. This allows us to provide our clients with best-in-class solutions for their needs.

Services:

  • Asset Finance & Leasing;
  • Bank and Corporate Lending;
  • Debt Capital Markets;
  • Debt Restructuring & Insolvency;
  • Derivatives and Structured Finance;
  • Financial Services Regulation;
  • Fintech and Digital Law;
  • Insurance;
  • Islamic Finance;
  • Mergers & Acquisitions in Financial Sector;
  • Project Finance & PPP;
  • Property Financing;
  • Syndicated Lending.

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Industry Awards & Rankings
Azerbaijan
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The professional excellence and expertise of GRATA International are confirmed by high positions in the 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific.
IFLR 1000, 2023
IFLR 1000, 2023
GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR 1000 for 2023.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
GRATA International maintained its success with strong rankings in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
IFLR 1000, 2022
IFLR 1000, 2022
Securing rankings in IFLR1000, a key international legal directory for financial and corporate law, GRATA International confirms its position as one of the leading law firms in the region.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 rankings have confirmed GRATA International’s role as one of the market leaders in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
In the rankings, released by Chambers & Partners, GRATA International has confirmed its standing as one of the leading firms in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan received ratings across major practice areas.
Belarus
Pravo 300, 2021, II group
Pravo 300, 2021, II group
Kazakhstan
Asialaw Profiles 2023
Asialaw Profiles 2023
GRATA International Kazakhstan was ranked among the best firms in Kazakhstan, being included in tiers "Outstanding" and "Recommended" in General Business Law, Energy, Oil&Gas, Infrastructure
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The professional excellence and expertise of GRATA International are confirmed by high positions in the 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific.
IFLR 1000, 2023
IFLR 1000, 2023
GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR 1000 for 2023.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
GRATA International maintained its success with strong rankings in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
GRATA International securing rankings in IFLR1000, a key international legal directory for capital markets, confirms its position as one of the leading law firms in the region.
IFLR 1000, 2022
IFLR 1000, 2022
Legal 500 EMEA, Tier 2, 2022
Legal 500 EMEA, Tier 2, 2022
GEORGIA Dispute Resolution - Tier 2 KAZAKHSTAN Banking & Finance - Tier 2 Dispute Resolution - Tier 2 IP and TMT - Tier 2 TAJIKISTAN Leading firms - Tier 2
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 rankings have confirmed GRATA International’s role as one of the market leaders in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
In the rankings, released by Chambers & Partners, GRATA International has confirmed its standing as one of the leading firms in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan received ratings across major practice areas.
Legal 500 EMEA 2021, Tier 2
Legal 500 EMEA 2021, Tier 2
Legal 500, Tier 2, 2020
Legal 500, Tier 2, 2020
Banking and finance team, headed by Shaimerden Chikanayev and Marina Kahiani, was praised for its expertise in advising development banks and international financial institutions on matters related to project finance and PPPs.
Legal 500, Tier 1, 2020
Legal 500, Tier 1, 2020
In energy and natural resources practice, GRATA confirmed its position as one of the most experienced teams in Kazakhstan's oil&gas and mining sectors.
Asialaw Profiles, 2020
Asialaw Profiles, 2020
GRATA International has been identified as one of the leading firms in Kazakhstan and was placed in the highest tiers - "outstanding" and "recommended"
China Business Law Journal Awards, Deal of the Year 2017, 2018
China Business Law Journal Awards, Deal of the Year 2017, 2018
2017 – Overseas deals CITIC Bank acquires Kazakhstan’s Altyn Bank 2018 – Belt and Road Zhanatas wind power station (100 MW) project in Kazakhstan
Legal 500, Tier 2, 2017-2019
Legal 500, Tier 2, 2017-2019
GRATA International's Banking and Finance team is particularly strong in project finance and PPP matters.
Kyrgyzstan
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The professional excellence and expertise of GRATA International are confirmed by high positions in the 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific.
IFLR 1000, 2023
IFLR 1000, 2023
GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR 1000 for 2023.
IFLR 1000, Tier 1, 2022
IFLR 1000, Tier 1, 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
In the rankings, released by Chambers & Partners, GRATA International has confirmed its standing as one of the leading firms in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan received ratings across major practice areas.
Pravo 300, 2021, I group
Pravo 300, 2021, I group
Moldova
IFLR 1000, 2023
IFLR 1000, 2023
GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR 1000 for 2023.
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
Securing rankings in IFLR1000, a key international legal directory for financial and corporate law, GRATA International Moldova confirms its position as one of the leading law firms in the region.
Mongolia
IFLR 1000, 2023
IFLR 1000, 2023
GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR 1000 for 2023.
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
IFLR 1000, Tier 3, 2022
Securing rankings in IFLR1000, a key international legal directory for financial and corporate law, GRATA International Mongolia confirms its position as one of the leading law firms in the region.
Russia
Kommersant 2022
Kommersant 2022
Leading Lawyer 2020
Leading Lawyer 2020
Vyacheslav Khorovskiy
Pravo 300, 2020, III group
Pravo 300, 2020, III group
Turkey
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
GRATA International maintained its success with strong rankings in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
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